Suzi Ragsdale's Best Regards and Less of the Same CD's is in stores February 9th! Robert K. Oermann wrote of Ray's daughter : Backed by sophisticated arrangements and innovative sonic textures, Ragsdale performs a collection of strikingly original tunes. An absolutely stunning achievement. For more information or to order now please visit suziragsdale.com or click here to order now!

Tickets for National PBS Television Taping on Sale Friday at J. Schedeigger Center at Lindenwood

Marvin Hamlisch is host of “Marvin Hamlisch Presents: The ‘70s, The Way We Were,” a PBS national television fundraising special featuring 13 live acts performing their big hits from the 1970s, plus video of the music and pop culture happenings of the decade of the 1970s. The TV special will star Marvin Hamlisch, BJ Thomas, Three Dog Night, Debby Boone, Marilyn McCoo & Billy Davis, Jr., Ray Stevens, Freda Payne, Guy & Ralna, Bobby Goldsboro, Billy Joe Royal, Peaches and Herb, Jonathan Edwards and Vicki Lawrence.

The television special will be taped March 17, 2010 at 2 p.m. at The Bezemes Family Theatre at Lindenwood University’s Scheidegger Center for the Arts in St. Charles, Missouri. All tickets will be $42.50 and will go on sale Friday, February 5 at 10 a.m. at the theatre’s box office 636-949-4433, at Telecharge.com or by calling 800-447-7400.

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Watch Fox 17's Music Beat report from Nashville about Ray's new hit "We The People"

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Max T. Barnes has signed a publishing deal with Ray Stevens Music. The chart topping songwriter has an impressive resume including six #1 Singles, nine Top 10 Singles and a Song of the Year Nomination for the career launching hit “Love Me” by Colin Raye. Barnes recently penned the current Ray Stevens single, “We the People” which has received over 2 million YouTube views in just 30 days. Throughout his career, Barnes has written over 30 charting singles recorded by artists such as Randy Travis, John Anderson, Vern Gosdin, Diamond Rio, Montgomery Gentry, Jo Dee Messina, Billy Dean and George Jones, among others.

“We could not be more thrilled about the addition of Max T. to the Ray Stevens Music family,” says Creative Director, Sabrina Shelfer Blanton. “His experience as a hit songwriter, musician and producer, provides us with endless exciting possibilities."